Legal Question in Immigration Law in Texas

Proxy Marriage

I am a US citizen and a Texas resident. If I marry my overseas fiance by proxy, which is legal in Texas, and we consumate the marriage will the USCIS recognize this marriage for filing an I-130 petition?


Asked on 10/30/06, 2:28 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

TC Langford Langford Law Office

Re: Proxy Marriage

Immigration requires a face-to-face visit prior to the marriage. If the marriage is legal in both venues then it is a valid marriage.

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Answered on 11/01/06, 7:40 am


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